Canadian Hitman Cops to 27 Murders

Assassin took out rival gang members during Quebec's biker wars

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 1, 2009 5:19 AM CDT

(Newser) – A Canadian contract killer confessed yesterday to murdering 27 people during Quebec's biker wars, reports the Toronto Star. Gerald Gallant turned police informant after receiving a life sentence in 2001 for yet another murder. The biker, 58, received no extra time for his confession and... Read full story »

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Assassin took out rival gang members during Quebec's biker wars

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